Kalamazoo 1SM 1 x 42 Inch Table Sander

Designed To Do The Following

The Kalamazoo Industries 1SM 1 x 42 inch table sander, thanks to its versatility and variety of belts, is suited for a wide range of metalworking and woodworking projects. Here’s a breakdown of some of its key capabilities:

Metalworking Projects:

• Deburring: Removing sharp edges and burrs left behind from machining or cutting processes.
• Light metal removal: Grinding down surfaces for minor adjustments or smoothing out imperfections.
• Finishing: Achieving a smooth and polished finish on metal surfaces.
• Cleaning: Removing rust, paint, or other coatings before further work.

Woodworking Projects:

• Shaping and profiling: Creating curves, bevels, and other custom shapes on wood pieces.
• Flattening and squaring: Leveling uneven surfaces and preparing edges for joinery.
• Sanding curves and contours: Smoothing out curved edges and interior sections of wood pieces.
• Stock removal: Removing significant amounts of material for size adjustments or preparing surfaces for finishing.

General applications:

• Sharpening tools: Honing edges on knives, chisels, and other cutting tools.
• Blending materials: Smoothing transitions between different materials or joining edges seamlessly.
• Cleaning and prepping surfaces: Removing light paint, grime, or imperfections before painting or coating.
• Polishing: Achieving a high-gloss finish on various materials.

Additionally, the 1SM’s ability to run as a slack belt sander opens up further possibilities:

• Sanding complex shapes: Reaching into tight spaces and around curves for detailed sanding.
• Finishing curved edges and moldings: Achieving smooth and consistent finishes on intricate shapes.
• Polishing rounded objects: Polishing pipes, cylinders, and other non-flat surfaces.

Metalworking Sander Options

• 342-061 full-boxed guard
• 12-P steel stand
• 563-042 knife makers platen
• KB142100 1 x 42 inch 100 grit sanding belt
• KB14280 1 x 42 inch 80 grit sanding belt
• KB14250 1 x 42 inch 50 grit sanding belt

Sander Benefits

Versatility:

• Wide range of materials: It can be used on a variety of materials, including metal, wood, plastic, and composites, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks.
• Multiple applications: It can be used for deburring, light metal removal, shaping, cleaning, polishing, and other finishing tasks.
• Slack belt sanding: It can be run as a slack belt sander, which allows you to sand contours and curves.

Performance:

• Powerful motor: It has a 1/3 HP motor that provides ample power for most tasks.
• Fast belt speed: The belt speed of 1800 SFPM ensures efficient sanding.
• Durable construction: It is made of steel and is built to last.

Ease of use:

• Compact size: It is compact and lightweight, making it easy to move around and store.
• Simple to operate: It is easy to set up and use, even for beginners.
• Adjustable table and platen: The table and platen are adjustable, which allows you to find the perfect position for your workpiece.

Additional benefits:

• Replaceable parts: All parts of the sander are replaceable, so you can keep it running for years to come.
• Made in the USA: It is made in the USA, which means you can be confident in its quality.
• Positive user reviews: It has positive user reviews, which suggests that it is a reliable and effective tool.

The 1SM Table Sander Can Sand The Following 

• Wood
• Metal
• Stainless steel
• And more…..

1SM Replacement parts

1sm 1 x 42 inch metalworking and woodworking bench sander uses high quality parts that are available in Kalamazoo and typically ship within a few business days.  Click here to be taken to the replacement part store for this high quality tool.